Shirts of this period were cut entirely from rectangles with no shaping but used square gussets and gathering to give the ease. The collar varied very little throughout the century so this shirt can be used for all productions from 1700-1820.
Frilled cuffs. For matching crava...

Moving into the C19th, the body of these shirts remained the same as the square cut pattern used for the earlier shirts but the collar became deeper and developed points which were intended to be seen above the high cravat.
For matching cravats see Collars & Ties.
These...

These boys' shirts are made up in white linen and are ideal for C18th urchins.
They are made exactly as they would have been at the time when children's clothes were mainly just scaled down versions of adults.
We also have a few coloured versions, please contact us for details...

This shirt uses the standard C18th square gusset pattern and is made from a very fine linen which softens wonderfully when washed. These are voluminous garments cut in the same way as the originals of the period. Perfect for C18th costume, not ideal for those familiar only with C...

These linen shirts are made to the same body pattern as our standard C18th SH120 but have a much higher shaped collar. This fashionable shape was much favoured by romantic types at the beginning of C19th.
The pattern is taken directly from an original pattern and can turn down ...

We have had some of our very popular standard C18th shirts made up in subtle period colours.
This makes them ideal for rougher characters as they do not need to be dyed.
This shirt uses the standard C18th square gusset pattern and is made from a very fine linen which softens...

These are our standard linen shirts which have been dyed and lightly distressed.
The result is low life shirts which can go straight on stage with no need for further treatment.
Top stitch threads have taken the dye well as have the covered buttons.
Sizes are the same as our s...

If you've ever hankered over one of our amazing replica C18th embroidered waistcoats but felt unable to justify the price then this is the one for you. We've used the same artwork as the WC220 which is taken directly an original waistcoat housed in The Worthing Costume Collection...